There comes a time when a movie—nay, an event—so monumental, so historical comes to change the course of cinematic history. A film so outside the norm, so distinct, so incredibly fresh and groundbreaking, that it shakes the very foundation of…
Sonic The Hedgehog Review: Is the video game movie curse broken?
After more than a few misfires, Hollywood hasn’t really been in a rush to figure out how to make a good video game movie. Translating games to film has been an issue for years, but there’s no denying that at…
The Grinch Movie Review: You’re A Tedious One, Mr. Grinch
Christmas is swiftly upon us, and the season is about to get a whole lot greener. Not merely because Illumination Entertainment has released its new adaptation of The Grinch, but because it is going to make a whole lot of…
Kidding Review: “Green Means Go” and “Pusillanimous”
Jim Carrey is in the midst of transformation. The traditionally comedic actor, while often not afraid to showcase his dramatic chops, was typically quick to make us laugh. He would find the most ludicrous, nonsensical ways to draw laughs from…
Liar Liar 20 Year Anniversary: One of Jim Carrey’s Best Comedies
When I was a kid, Liar Liar was a staple in my household. It was just one of those films that, no matter how many times you’ve seen it and it happens to be on TV, must be watched. Despite…
A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004) Why the Books Deserved a Better Film Adaptation
Almost everyone I knew from my elementary or middle school years grew up on Harry Potter, but while everyone else was busy dabbling in the world of Wizardry, I had my own special series of books that would become a pinnacle…
The Film Canon: Batman Forever (1995)
As the world waits for the next big screen iteration of the caped crusader, let’s look back and see what happened the last time the pointy-eared mask changed hands between franchises.